Adults with suspected celiac disease and no immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency most likely can avoid a diagnostic bowel biopsy if they have high serum anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTG-IgA).

Our discussion focuses upon predictions and wishes regarding diagnostic aspects of CD, mindful that we also expect significant advances to occur with respect to treatment in the foreseeable future.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The positive predictive value of serum anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA was 93.9%. Serum levels of 10 times the ...